350 reviews
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$300190 Bathurst Road, Katoomba, 2780, Australia
350 reviews
1/94
Free parking
Free wifi
Sun deck
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Picnic area
Garden
Flying Fox Backpackers sits in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia, about 0.7mi from the city center. The street address is 190 Bathurst Road, offering a convenient base for Blue Mountains adventures.
Amenities include free parking and free WiFi, plus a sun deck, terrace, non-smoking rooms, a picnic area, and a garden for relaxed breaks between explorations.
With 350 reviews, this backpacker option provides a simple, friendly stop in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia.
Nestled in Katoomba, New South Wales, this backpacker makes a handy base for Blue Mountains adventures. The address, 190 Bathurst Road, places it about 0.7mi from the town center, easy for strolls into town or quick rides to local trails. Start the day on a sun deck or terrace, and unwind later in the garden or picnic area after exploring the woods and cliffs.
Free parking and free WiFi keep the stay simple and budget-friendly. Non-smoking rooms, plus the outdoor spaces, offer relaxed spots to recharge between hikes.
One Budget room with a double bed accommodates up to 2 adults and 1 child, providing a straightforward, comfortable option. Accepted payment methods include cash, Mastercard, and Visa.
Closest airports
Bathurst Airport
43.3miSydney International Airport
52.5miFree parking
Free wifi
Sun deck
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Picnic area
Garden
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Budget
1 Double Bed
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8.8
350 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Featured reviews:
Lea
10
December 2023
The ambiente was amazing, the people very nice, family dinners once or twice a week. Felt more like a home and less than a hostel. The guy owning it is super nice and can give a lot of tips where to go in the blue mountains
It was a bit of a pain in the ass paying before we left because there was some problems with technology and some people before me, so if possible pay via booking and not pay on arrival.
Philippa
8.2
April 2025
Amazing location, Ross was very friendly and often made food to share, the vibe of the other people staying was safe and friendly. I loved the “no screens please” rule in the lounge in the evenings, people were really social together. I would absolutely stay here again. Great value for money especially with the free breakfast! And there is even a cat, Guano, sharing the house and willing to accept pats 🐾
I didn’t sleep well on the bed, it wasn’t super comfortable. The lamp in my dormitory kept shorting and flashing. There are only two bathrooms plus outside toilet. Definitely don’t expect creature comforts, it’s a basic hostel, lots of appliances feel like they’re about to fall apart!
Lily
9.1
April 2025
Ross was such a warm, easygoing host and the vibrant community at the hostel made it hard not to stay longer. It was a comfortable stay and chill vibes, lots of guitars and two sweet cats, engaging hallway conversations and quietness when needed. Very convenient location too and great value for money.
Checkin process wasn’t super clear but I arrived in the dark and had given them poor comms on my end and everyone was super helpful directing me to the right place.
Sharaabi
9.1
March 2024
Best hostel experience I've had so far! The staff are so kind and the place has a very warm and homely feel to it. Great lounge and backyard and people actually socializing. Kitchen has everything including oil, milk and a lot of seasoning! Breakfast is pretty basic but the bread was good. The town is really charming as well. Highly recommended! Would stay again.
The bed was a bit small, especially the height between the top bunk. Mattress is ok. Only 2 bathrooms, however I stayed for 3 nights and it was almost never an issue. There's an extra toilet outside. Sometimes they won't turn off the lounge music at night, but just ask someone and they'll do it
Ludmilla
10
July 2025
I couldn’t recommend more this beautiful and cozy hostel. Firstly because is cozy and has a really unique style, even in the winter the main lounge was warm and the bedrooms were provided with a eletric blanket. Ross was so nice, he prepared an amazing pasta so everyone could enjoy together and have a chat. Staff were super friendly and amazing vibes there. We weren’t expecting anything like that and was such a good surprise!
Egle
10
July 2025
Friendly people in the house, friendly host who made me and my 10 year old son feel welcome. Host made a complementary dinner for everyone and provided free coffee/ tea and breakfast. We had clean towels and warm room. We stayed in a more expensive hotel the night before but Flying fox was more fun. My son loved the backyard with a swinging chair and the eccentric art decorations.
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Vavřinec
10
February 2025
One of the best hostels I've ever stayed, such a cozy social place, guitars available, plenty of nice hang out areas outside. Ross is amazing, a lot of knowledge about the area, he even made some nice pasta for everyone in the evening. Very social, so easy to meet other travellers. Private room was very cosy.
Be prepared you can start liking this place a lot and will keep extending your stay.
Ash
10
July 2025
Everything was kosher all the way . Great host ,friendly guests, and an awesome free breakfast every morning to awake upon. A user Friendly and most comfortable common room featuring musical instruments where guests mingle for chatting daily . Highest recommendation 👌 👏 👍
Nothing at all to dislike
Fay
10
July 2025
This hostel was my favourite so far in Australia! It had such a cozy, friendly, welcoming atmosphere and although the booking said breakfast included the owner actually ended up making us a free dinner as well! The use of phones is discouraged in the lounge area which meant it was so easy to have nice chats with fellow travellers. Absolutely loved it!
Suad
8.2
June 2025
Very nice large house with real wood burning fire surrounded by comfy sofas and music eith no screen rule. Clean. Beautiful house.
Shame that its cold in winter but host could not have done more to be accommodating with under bedsheet electric blankets and offer of double blankets which are warm. It got really toasty after like an hour.
Attractions
Katoomba
0.4miKatoomba Falls
1.3miThree Sisters
1.3miLeura
1.3miScenic World
1.4miEcho Point Lookout
1.6miWentworth Falls
3.8miGovetts Leap
5.1miBlue Mountains Botanic Garden (Mt. Tomah Botanic Garden)
13.4miJenolan Caves
18.3miBlue Mountains National Park
18.6miMayfield Garden
30.7miAttractions
Katoomba
0.4miKatoomba Falls
1.3miThree Sisters
1.3miLeura
1.3miScenic World
1.4miEcho Point Lookout
1.6miWentworth Falls
3.8miGovetts Leap
5.1miBlue Mountains Botanic Garden (Mt. Tomah Botanic Garden)
13.4miJenolan Caves
18.3miBlue Mountains National Park
18.6miMayfield Garden
30.7miAirports
Bathurst Airport
43.3miSydney International Airport
52.5miFree parking
Free wifi
Sun deck
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Picnic area
Garden
Activities
Bicycle rental
Bike tours
Cycling
Hiking
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Cleaning Services
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Lockers
Private check-in/out
General
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Living Area
Sitting area
Outdoors
BBQ facilities
Garden
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Safety & security
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Come and go whenever you want
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0+ years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for cribs.
Cash
Mastercard,
Visa,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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